I have written to Fire and Rescue and QFES about the unavoidable changes to the way both your union and Fire and Rescue work during the unprecedented control measures evolving relating to COVID19, you can find a copy of that correspondence here.

In this edition - You are all well aware of the complex and rapidly evolving arrangements related to COVID19 being advised and/or prescribed by state and federal governments and chief medical officers.

In this edition - Many of you may have already seen the Deputy Commissioner’s advice on Monday 16th March 2020 relating to the Fire and Rescue Service Pandemic Response Plan (sent via internal QFES email). However, I would like to iterate the advice to ensure all members are aware of the major details.

In this edition - Many of you may have already seen the Commissioner’s advice on Monday afternoon relating to COVID-19 leave arrangements (sent via internal QFES email). However, I would like to iterate the advice to ensure all members are aware of their entitlements (as it currently stands) –

In this edition - Many of you have asked questions relating to leave arrangements should you contract COVID-19 or be required to self-isolate. The advice on this matter is unclear for now.